Islamabad, August 24, 2020 (PPI-OT): Prime Minister Imran Khan has underscored the importance of just resolution of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir dispute for durable peace and stability in South Asia. He was talking to the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Gabriela Cuevas Barron who along with her delegation called on him in Islamabad today (Monday).
The Prime Minister and the IPU President exchanged views on host of issues including inter-parliamentary cooperation, Covid-19 pandemic and regional peace and security. Prime Minister Imran Khan appreciated Gabriela Barron’s contribution as IPU President and IPU in advancement of parliamentary diplomacy.
He highlighted the growing wave of Hindutva under the RSS-BJP dispensation, which has emerged as a serious threat not only for minorities in India but also for regional peace and security. The Prime Minister also underscored Pakistan’s long-standing support for a political solution in Afghanistan and positive contribution towards an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process. The Prime Minister underlined that smart lockdown policy and other measures taken by the government has led to a significant improvement in the pandemic situation in Pakistan. Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani also attended the meeting.
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